The Department of Theatre is committed to providing its students with theatre training within a liberal arts environment. The department is focused on student learning acquired through classes and productions as its highest priority, and is dedicated to upholding the integrity of theatre as it fosters an artistic environment that nurtures developing theatre artists, scholars and technicians. Theatre education is relevant in many applications and is useful in many different occupations.

The department is committed to sustaining a vital artistic synergy with the surrounding community and the greater society through productions and other theatrical and musical presentations by its students, faculty and guest artists.

While the Department of Theatre does not have a graduate degree program, its graduate course offerings may be applied as requirements and/or electives in degree programs as determined through the advisement process.

THEATRE COURSES

THE 500 Theatre Viewing (A).
Provides students with the tools and opportunity to critically analyze, evaluate and appreciate theatre productions. Allows students to view several professional theatre productions and participate in backstage tours and discussion with artistic staff.
3 Cr.

THE 510 Contemporary Women Playwrights (A).Cross-listed as WMS 510.
Examines selected works by 20th-century female playwrights from America, Africa, China and England, (with units on African-American, Chicana, lesbian, and Asian-American writers) in the context of feminist theory as it applies to theatre practices. Includes explorations of the ways in which contemporary female playwrights present gender and gendered experiences as staged with multiple cultural contexts.
3 Cr.

THE 514 American Theatre (A).
Covers theatre as an aspect of American culture from 1668 to the present.
3 Cr.

THE 526 Improvisational Studio (B).
Covers the development of physical, vocal and improvisational techniques for ensemble playing; and traditional and contemporary techniques of improvisation. Requires experimentation leading to the development of original material; and research and a practicum in the application of dramatic process to a specific learning situation.
3 Cr.

THE 550 Field Experience in Theatre (B).
Requires students to identify methods, techniques and procedures involved in the project studies; perform these functions and/or observations; and plan a design for implementing the project in a different situation.
1-12 Cr.

THE 590 Special Topics in Academic Theatre (A).
Covers advanced directing and advanced problems in scenery, costume and lighting. Topic and instructional methodology is defined by the instructor.
3 Cr.

THE 599 Independent Study in Theatre (A).
Designed individually through consultation between the student and instructor to suit the studentís needs and interests and the special competence of the instructor. Additional requirements may be established by the department.
1-6 Cr.

The information in this publication was current as of Summer 2007 when the text was compiled. Changes, including but not restricted to, tuition and fees, course
descriptions, degree and program requirements, policies, and financial aid eligibility
may have occurred since that time. Whether or not a specific course is scheduled for
a given term is contingent on enrollment, budget support and staffing. The College
reserves the right to make any changes it finds necessary and may announce such
changes for student notification in publications other than the College catalogs. For
the purposes of degree and program completion, students are bound by the requirements
in effect as stated in the printed catalog at the time of their matriculation at
SUNY Brockport. Students matriculated in summer are bound by the catalog in
effect the following fall semester. Inquiries on the current status of requirements
can be addressed to the appropriate College department or office. Also refer to the
Brockport Web site home page at www.brockport.edu for current information.
Printed Summer 2007